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Beating Networking Nerves

Small Business CEO

From building up a strong client base to creating opportunities for new ventures and collaborative projects, good networking skills will help you to make your business grow and thrive in this competitive commercial environment. This mantra applies in so many situations, both in a professional environment and on the social circuit.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. Ask for business cards and have a stack of business cards for yourself at hand as well. Be a good listener.

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Make sure you choose an organizer that you feel confident and comfortable using. I relied on the Franklin Covey Planner for YEARS in the corporate environment long before Web 2.0; I think every business professional these days must find the right combination of tools for managing their Calendar, Contacts, Info Capture and Info Recall.

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